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The median house price in Auburn - North is $1.63m, with units at $535k. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Auburn - North has an estimated 12,331 residents, up from 10,592 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,739 people, or 16.4%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years, faster than 87% of areas nationally. 279 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 5,872 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Auburn - North is estimated at 12,331 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,739 residents (16.4%) relative to the 10,592 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. This change is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 12,331 alongside 279 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 5,871 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting the high demand for local land.
The growth rate of 16.4% since the 2021 census outpaced both the state average of 7.1% and the broader Greater Sydney region, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader. This expansion was largely propelled by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 90.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. Where these are unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are utilised. Age cohort growth rates from these datasets are applied to project demographics from 2032 to 2041. Future projections indicate that population growth will exceed the national median for statistical areas, with the locality expected to add 2,645 people by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a overall increase of 21.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
715 new dwellings have been approved in Auburn - North over the past five years, an average of 143 a year. That is 12.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 11% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 296, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Auburn - North has averaged approximately 143 residential building approvals annually, translating to 715 completed dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 272 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of only 0.9 new residents arriving per completed home annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction is matching or exceeding demand, providing buyers with broader options and supporting population gains that may outpace current projections, while new dwellings are built at a mean value of $78,000—a figure below regional averages—providing more economical options for buyers.
Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $43.9 million this financial year, pointing to active local commercial investment. Relative to Greater Sydney, construction activity in Auburn - North is elevated, running 34.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period, which maintains buyer options while bolstering local property values, even though building rates have slowed recently. This level of activity is substantially higher than the national average, showcasing strong developer interest. Recent development projects consist of 11.0% freestanding houses and 89.0% medium and high-density options. This focus on denser housing styles offers affordable options for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and investors. The area averages roughly 1629 people per residential approval, reflecting a mature market. Looking forward, the population of Auburn - North is projected to increase by 2,645 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. At the current pace of development, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth beyond current population estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Auburn - North, worth an estimated $547 million. A further 162 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $112.5 billion. 48 are already under construction and 64 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Locality performance is heavily influenced by changes in local infrastructure, key developments, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 19 projects expected to affect the area. Major developments include the Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse, The Concourse at Lidcombe, North Village Auburn Square Stage 2, and the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program Auburn, with key details provided in the following list.
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North Village Auburn Square Stage 2
The second stage of the Auburn Square precinct, North Village delivers 264 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with premium fixtures, elevated finishes, lush communal gardens, and BBQ areas. It includes ground-floor retail and is backed by 10-year Latent Defect Insurance. Built by iCIRT-rated Binah.
The Concourse at Lidcombe
DOOLEYS is redeveloping its Lidcombe Catholic Club as The Concourse at Lidcombe, a major hospitality and events upgrade delivered with Buildcorp. Works are underway and include refurbished club facilities, new restaurants, bars and cafes, upgraded arrivals on John Street and Church Street, improved member areas, childrens play facilities, extra parking, and a dedicated functions and events centre with capacity for up to 500 guests. The project is being delivered in stages while the club remains operational, with major new destinations expected to open through the redevelopment period.
Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse
Central is a pioneering 2-level, 5-Star Green Star warehouse facility spanning up to 40,000sqm. Designed by Hale Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management, it features 10 individual tenancies from 3,000sqm. Located alongside the M4 Motorway, it includes dual-level flexible warehousing spaces, ground to first floor height of 11.5m, B-Double access, dedicated EV charging, and extensive hardstand areas. Practical completion is expected in Q2 2026.
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2
Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 is a 10 km extension that will connect Stage 1 and the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, Melrose Park and Wentworth Point. In January 2026 the NSW Government split the project into two phases. Stage 2a covers 4.5 km of dual track with nine stops from Camellia to Wentworth Point, including a new public and active transport bridge between Camellia and Rydalmere, an expanded stabling and maintenance facility and additional light rail vehicles.Stage 2b, from Wentworth Point to the Carter Street precinct via Sydney Olympic Park, is subject to future government funding. Enabling Works are under construction by John Holland, including a 320 metre bridge across the Parramatta River between Wentworth Point and Melrose Park, the first major Parramatta River crossing in nearly 40 years. Main works procurement for Stage 2a commenced in early 2026 with major construction set to begin in early 2027. The project will deliver 14 stops in total, 9.5 km of integrated active transport paths, and connect with Sydney Metro West and heavy rail at Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park.
Auburn Square Stage 1
Stage 1 includes 148 residential apartments and 5 commercial premises as part of a larger mixed-use development featuring approximately 4000 sqm of ground floor retail space. This development is situated in the geographical heart of Auburn, providing high-end living with natural light, contemporary design, premium appliances, and communal facilities like a 2000 sqm rooftop garden.
Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence
Construction has commenced on the Auburn Basketball Centre of Excellence at Wyatt Park. The project will deliver two additional indoor basketball courts, a gym, hot and cold recovery spaces, sport science and sports medicine areas, a film room, office and meeting rooms, player and spectator amenities, and associated access, parking and landscaping works. The centre is intended to support the Sydney Kings, Sydney Flames, Hoops Capital Academy and local community basketball pathways.
Auburn Park Extension
Extension of Auburn Park to create additional public open space with multipurpose courts, outdoor fitness equipment, BBQ facilities, picnic areas and landscaping as part of the Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program. Construction commenced in September 2024 but has experienced delays due to asbestos remediation and adverse weather. Cumberland City Council's latest update advises works are continuing with completion now expected in September 2026, weather permitting.
Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program Auburn
A $27 million NSW Government grant to Cumberland City Council to improve Auburn's liveability along the Parramatta Road corridor, as part of the broader $198 million Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP). The four local projects include the Auburn Park Extension, Stubbs Street streetscape upgrades, Parramatta Road public domain improvements, and a new pedestrian walkway over the M4 at Melton Street. Works include new footpaths, pedestrian crossings, cycleways, street tree planting, public art installations, improved lighting, and undergrounding of aerial power and telecommunications cables.The Auburn Park Extension was delayed in late 2024 due to discovery of asbestos-contaminated material and is now expected to complete in May 2026. The program is part of the State Government's 30-year Parramatta Road Urban Transformation Strategy (PRUTS).
6,839 residents of Auburn - North are employed, from a labour force of 7,093. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 66.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 11,275, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Auburn - North is highly qualified, with substantial representation in the retail and lifestyle sectors, an unemployment rate of just 3.6%, and estimated job growth of 3.4% over the past year. In March 2026, there were 6,839 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sat 0.5% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while the participation rate was slightly below average, standing at 66.2% compared to 69.1% for Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a moderate 14.0% of the working population worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The locality features an especially high concentration in health care & social assistance, which employs residents at 1.5 times the regional average rate. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, accounting for 5.0% of local jobs compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Although some employment opportunities are available locally, the ratio of Census employment figures to the local population suggests that a significant portion of residents travel outside the suburb for work. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.4% and the labor force grow by 2.9%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on future labor demand in Auburn - North. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these industry trends to the employment profile of Auburn - North suggests local employment could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that does not account for localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Auburn - North is $1,493 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $639 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,872 a year against an average of $52,687. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The Auburn - North SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $44,872 and an average taxpayer income of $52,687, according to aggregated postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures sit below the national average and contrast with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $49,503 for the median and $58,124 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household income is positioned at the 35th percentile ($1,493 weekly), while personal income rests at the 17th percentile.
Income distribution statistics show that 34.4% of the population (4,241 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to regional levels where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Pressures related to housing affordability are high, with only 78.6% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area at the 28th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Auburn - North had 3,354 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 16% detached houses and 80% apartments. 19% are owned with a mortgage, 64% rented and 17% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 25.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Auburn - North was composed of 16.2% standalone houses and 83.7% other dwellings, including semi-detached houses and apartments, compared to the wider Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Auburn - North was lower than the metropolitan average at 17.1%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (18.8%) or rented (64.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,733, notably lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent stood at $380, compared to $470 across Sydney.
Nationally, Auburn - North's mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Auburn - North counted 3,354 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,905 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the majority of homes at 64.4%, consisting of couples with children at 28.3%, couples without children at 24.2%, and single parent families at 8.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.6%, with single-person households representing 19.8% and group households comprising 15.8% of the total. The median household occupancy of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.5% of adults in Auburn - North hold a university qualification, including 21.2% with a bachelor degree and 12.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 7.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,975 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,006 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational makeup of the area is distinct within the region, with university graduation rates at 35.5% of residents aged 15+ exceeding the national average of 30.4%, pointing to a strong focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 12.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational education represents 21.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificates (7.9%). Enrolment rates in education are high, with 38.9% of residents currently undertaking formal studies. This group includes 13.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions, 7.5% in primary schools, and 4.6% attending secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Auburn - North reaches 51 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis indicates there are 51 active transit stops operating within Auburn - North, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 6 distinct routes, which accommodate 1,154 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is strong, with residents living an average of 142 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with trains being the most popular mode at 44% and buses at 10%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.6 per household, which is below the regional average.
A total of 14.0% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Service frequency averages 164 daily runs across all routes, which translates to approximately 22 passenger trips per week for each transit stop.
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87.0% of residents in Auburn - North report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Auburn - North displays positive health profiles, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions, with low rates of common illnesses observed in both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably low, encompassing roughly 46% of the population (~5,709 people). This is below the Greater Sydney average of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the area are diabetes and arthritis, affecting 4.2% and 3.2% of the population, respectively, while 87.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 8.8% of the population (1,083 people), which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Senior residents demonstrate especially strong health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
79.9% of Auburn - North residents were born overseas and 90.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 99% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (21.6%) and Indian (9.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Auburn - North stands out as one of the most culturally diverse localities in the nation, with 79.9% of the population born outside of Australia and 90.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Islam is the most common religious affiliation, representing 34.4% of local residents. The most notable concentration is seen in Hinduism, which is practiced by 26.6% of the population, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%. In terms of parental heritage, the top three ancestries represented in Auburn - North are Other at 51.7% of the population (well above the regional average of 16.0%), Chinese at 21.6% (above the regional average of 8.4%), and Indian at 9.8% (above the regional average of 3.6%).
Other ethnic groups show specific distributions, with Korean heritage matching the regional rate at 1.1% of the population, Lebanese ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 2.6% regionally), and Filipino heritage at 1.9% (compared to 2.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Auburn - North is 29, younger than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 50.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 29, Auburn - North's population is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, there is a high concentration of residents aged 25 to 34 (31.3%) and a lower percentage of children aged 5 to 14 (7.4%). This 25 to 34 cohort is substantially larger than the national average of 14.6%. Since 2021, the median age has decreased by 1.2 years, dropping from 30 to 29, showing a trend toward a younger demographic. Key shifts show the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 27.7% to 31.3% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 18.1% to 19.2%.
Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 age group fell from 8.5% to 7.4%, and the 45 to 54 bracket declined from 8.9% to 7.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest further shifts, with the 25 to 34 group projected to grow by 15%, adding 570 residents to reach a total of 4,429.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Auburn - North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 279 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,592 at the 2021 Census → 12,331 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (125011583). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.